The original was thought to have belonged to Edward the Confessor, who was canonised by the Catholic Church in 1161, but was destroyed after the execution of Charles I in 1649. The current version was made for Charles II in 1661. It was only in 1911, when George V came …
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The last time they planted flowers here, the display became — overnight — one of the most wildly popular visitor attractions of modern times. Except that the flowers on that occasion were 888,246 ceramic poppies. And the whole installation was uprooted and sold off soon after the end of events …
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The mother of a baby who was raped by a ‘manipulative and conniving, predatory paedophile’ has said he should have been jailed for life after he offended again within months of being released from prison. Former Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer Geoffrey Rooney was jailed for 14 years in 2015 …
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A hatmaker beloved by the Royal Family has won a two-year legal battle to stop a 65 foot phone mast being erected in the heart of a historic village. Milliner to the stars Vivien Sheriff – whose designs have been worn by the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Eugenie – …
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Having secured one key element of his future – his mother’s blessing for Camilla to be Queen at his side – Prince Charles is ready to settle another, and it is no less weighty an issue. According to royal sources, as king, Charles will live at Buckingham Palace. For years …
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‘I want to spend the rest of my career doing nothing but uplifting our communities’ Awkwafina has finally addressed longstanding criticism for her employment of a “blaccent”, but people aren’t satisfied with her explanation. Awkwafina, real name Nora Lum, has often come under fire for her appropriation of black vernacular, …
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In celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, Canada Post has released a new stamp featuring the long-reigning monarch. The new issue marks 70 years since the Queen’s accession to the throne on Feb. 6, 1952. Queen Elizabeth II is the only British and Canadian sovereign to reign for seven …
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Prince Charles has congratulated his mother on her 70-year reign and says he is ‘deeply conscious of the honour’ given to his ‘darling wife’ Camilla after Her Majesty announced she would become Queen Consort when he takes the throne. The Queen assured the Duchess of Cornwall will be made Queen …
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Queen Elizabeth’s golden carriage could reappear for her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The 95-year-old monarch has previously confessed to feeling uncomfortable during her ride in the Gold State Coach for her Coronation – but it’s now being refurbished ahead of the Jubilee. A source told The Sun newspaper: “It would be …
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The Prime Minister will praise the Queen’s ‘tireless service’ and ‘historic reign’ as the monarch’s Platinum Jubilee is celebrated across the country this weekend. Elizabeth II will on Sunday mark 70 years since she came to the throne at Sandringham, where on February 6 1952, the ailing King George VI – who …
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